Underriver

Underriver

infobox UK place

country = England
latitude= 51.2499

longitude= 0.2283

official_name= Underriver
os_grid_reference= TQ5552
shire_district= Sevenoaks
shire_county = Kent
region= South East England
post_town= TONBRIDGE
postcode_district = TN15
postcode_area= TN
dial_code= 01732

Underriver is a small affluent village about convert|3|mi|km|0 South-East of Sevenoaks, Kent.

The name 'Underriver' is derived from the Old English "sub le ryver" which translates into modern English as 'under the hill'

Up until the early 20th Century, Underriver had its own school, forge, post office, pub and church. Today only the pub (The White Rock) and the Church (St Margaret's) remain. The other buildings have since been converted into housing.

External links

* [http://www.thewhiterockinn.co.uk/ The White Rock website]
* [http://www.underriver-village.org.uk/ Underriver village association website]
* [http://tugladies.bravehost.com/ The Thursday Underriver Club]


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